Songwriting Master Class with Michael John LaChiusa at the Dramatists Guild

Dramatists Guild of America presented a songwriting master class with composer/lyricist Michael John LaChiusa as part of the DG Conservatory series livestreamed on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 13 December 2012 at 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PST (Los Angeles) / 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. CST (Chicago) / 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. EST (New York) / 23:00-oo:30 GMT (London).

The evening consisted of Michael John LaChiusa discussing the ins-and-outs of theatrical songwriting, including some examples from his own work. Three Dramatists Guild Fellows then presented work to Michael John, who will critique and offer suggestions in front of the membership, so that all can learn and benefit from his expertise. The last half hour will be a Q&A, open to all participants.

About HowlRound TV

HowlRound TV is a global, commons-based, peer-produced, open-access livestreaming and video archive project stewarded by the nonprofit HowlRound. HowlRound TV is a free and shared resource for live conversations and performances relevant to the world’s performing-arts and cultural fields. Its mission is to break geographic isolation, promote resource sharing, and develop our knowledge commons collectively. Anyone can participate in a community of peer organizations revolutionizing the flow of information, knowledge, and access in our field by becoming a producer and co-producing with us. Learn more by going to our participate page. For any other queries, email [email protected] or call Vijay Mathew at +1 917.686.3185 Signal. View the video archive of past events.